San Francisco Mayor Proposes Early Closures of Tenderloin Shops to Curb Drug Use

In a move to reduce drug use, San Francisco may require retail shops to close early in the city’s Tenderloin district under a proposal that Mayor London Breed made April 23 to the Board of Supervisors. Ms. Breed’s proposal would require the shops be closed between midnight and 5 a.m., especially for those selling tobacco products or late-night snacks like pre-packed food in the district, which is known for rampant drug use. “Tenderloin residents, businesses, and workers deserve safe streets not just during the day, but also at night,” the mayor said in a press release. The legislation is the work stakeholders and those within the community who say such stores contribute to drug markets in the Tenderloin, according to the mayor’s office....